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Unit 2 Natural disaster
Welcome to the unit
Lead in
What happened in the news video?
An earthquake stroke this area.
If you were there, how would you feel?
Video: Japan earthquake news
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Lead in
What other natural disasters do you know?
sky
mountain
soil
sink hole
tornado
landslide
storm surge
hurricane
lightening
river/sea
wild fire
earthquake
flood
tsunami
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Watch video
Natural disasters are terrible reminders of the power of nature. Watch the video.
What’s the meaning of “the power of nature?”
Destructive?
Unpredictable?
Extensive?
Unstoppable?
本课时译林视频
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Watch the video again and finish the following exercises.
Plates moving underground can cause an earthquake, which is _____________________ of the earth’s surface.
When a volcano erupts, ____________, volcanic ash and even rocks escape through a large opening at the top.
A large amount of _________________ falling down a hill or mountain is called a landslide.
a sudden shaking
hot gases
earth and rock
Watch video
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Discussion
What